Overview
Emmanuel Christian School is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) school in Bishopdale, Canterbury. It is a co-educational school. The school has 274 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 409 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Christchurch City territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState Integrated
School TypeComposite (Year 1-10)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityChristchurch City
RegionCanterbury
Urban/RuralMajor urban area
Postcode8053
MoE School ID1168
Student Demographics
Total Roll274
European/Pakeha60.2%
Maori5.1%
Pacific5.5%
Asian27.7%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI409
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)